The Philosophy of Perfume, 9780712369312
Hardcover
Scent, art, history, and identity: exploring perfume’s intoxicating power.
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The Philosophy of Perfume

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    6 January 2027

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Summary

Perfume is intoxicating: a wearable scent journey, a cultural touchpoint, a piece of art and design, and a deep expression of individuality. You can be nine or ninety, tall or small, wearing simple rosewater or a rare ambergris-infused concoction and your scent will still be your own. From its ancient, ceremonial roots to the starry allure of modern celebrity fragrances, perfume has long been associated with the almost-alchemical power to transform and bewitch. Perfumes have defined what an e…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780712369312
ISBN-10:0712369317
Author:Alice du Parcq
Publisher:British Library Publishing
Imprint:British Library Publishing
Format:Hardcover
Release Date:6 January 2027
Weight:0g
Series:British Library Philosophies
About The Author

Alice du Parcq

Alice du Parcq is a multi-award-winning fragrance writer and journalist published in leading media titles, including Vogue, Glamour, Sunday Times Style and The Telegraph. She also works as a perfume presenter, public speaker and host. She has built a loyal following of 30,000 perfume lovers across Instagram and Substack, sharing fragrance knowledge and insight. Since 2021 she has run ‘Desert Island Spritz’, an Instagram Live Show discussing favourite perfumes with guest experts and celebrities.

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